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DG03 YCL

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,123 mi
Last recorded150,123 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 YCL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 150,123 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 150,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 143,567 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 143,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 137,008 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Aug 2012 132,999 miles

Engine/Gear? box nosie

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

unable to see front to rear brake pipes due to dirt cover fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2012 132,999 miles

Engine/Gear? box nosie

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to see front to rear brake pipes due to dirt cover fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2011 128,991 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

the front brake discs are scored worn & pitted

unable to fully inspect all componants underneath the vehicle due to plastic muck covers being fitted

unable to fully inspect the front & rear brake discs due to the vehicle having back plates fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2010 125,862 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

unable to fully inspect the front & rear brake discs due to the vehicle having back plates

Pass 2 Sep 2009 113,856 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 113,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 105,536 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 99,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 31 Aug 2007 99,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 31 Aug 2006 89,906 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 89,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 80,705 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 80,705 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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DG03 YCL is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 100,003 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG03 YCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG03 YCL registered?

DG03 YCL is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is DG03 YCL safe to buy?

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